<div><b>Lester and his friends travel to the American Midwest in Book Two of Rick Riordan's uproarious Trials of Apollo series, now in paperback.</b></div><div><b><br></b></div><div><div>"A clash of mythic intrigues and centuries of pop culture to thrill die-hard and new fans alike."--<i>Kirkus Reviews</i></div><div><ul><li>#1 <i>New York Times</i> best-selling series</li><li>Rick Riordan is considered the "storyteller of the gods" because of his five #1 <i>New York Times</i> bestselling series based on mythology</li><li>A continuation of the Percy Jackson saga, but it also stands alone</li><li>A new take on Greek and Roman mythology from the point of view of a fallen god</li><li>Brings back beloved demigod characters from the Percy Jackson and Heroes of Olympus series</li><li>Introduces new demigods</li><li>Villains are based on Roman emperors</li><li>Features a diverse cast with people from all kinds of backgrounds and lifestyles</li><li>Perfect for middle schoolers but can be enjoyed by older readers, too</li></ul></div></div><div>Zeus has punished his son Apollo--god of the sun, music, archery, poetry, and more--by casting him down to earth in the form of a gawky, acne-covered sixteen-year-old mortal named Lester. </div><div><br></div><div>The only way Apollo can reclaim his rightful place on Mount Olympus is by restoring several Oracles that have gone dark. What is affecting the Oracles, and how can Apollo/Lester do anything about them without his powers?<div></div><div>After experiencing a series of dangerous--and frankly, humiliating--trials at Camp Half-Blood, Lester must now leave the relative safety of the demigod training ground and embark on a hair-raising journey across North America. </div><div><br></div><div>Somewhere in the American Midwest, he and his companions must find the most dangerous Oracle from ancient times: a haunted cave that may hold answers for Apollo in his quest to become a god again--if it doesn't kill him or drive him insane first. </div><div><br></div><div>This paperback includes the first chapter of The Trials of Apollo Book 3: THE BURNING MAZE, plus the first chapters of two Rick Riordan Presents novels.</div></div> Read Less